Xaghra Parish » Gallery » 2008 » 05 DEC 08 DIOCESAN MISSION MEETING
In preparation for the Diocesan Mission 2009 in Gozo, meetings are being held in all parishes in Gozo on Fridays alternating with meetings at Ta` Pinu National Marian Shrine. The fifth such meeting in Xaghra was held on Friday 5 December 2008 and the subject was The Love of Christ Drives us. 2 Cor 5,14. The Parish welcomed H. L. Bishop Mario Grech who presided over this meeting. With other members of Xaghra Clergy and the two exponents of the evening`s subjects, Fr Egidio Mizzi Ofm Conv. and Fr. Giovanni Curmi the Bishop walked in procession from the Sacristy to the High Altar carrying the Bible. On arrival there, he placed the Bible, the Word of God, on the ambone and incensed it. After introductory prayers, His Lordship invited the congregation to unite in prayer and reap the benefits of the Diocesan Mission. Lessons were read and Psalm 145 was sung. Fr. Egidio Mizzi Ofm. Conv. then gave a Bibilical exposition. He was followed by Fr. Giovanni Curmi who gave a Catechetical exposition. Moments of silence and meditation followed. The animator, Ms Maria Attard, whilst thanking all those present for turning up, notified them that next meeting was to be held at Ta` Pinu Basilica on Friday 2 January 2009. His Lordship then gave his Blessings with the Word of God held high.
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